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Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.

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Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$275.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$280.8K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>47.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>684</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>449</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>898</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>331</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>271</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For AON (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 233 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 550 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $275.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 590 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $280.8K, with a price of $476.0 per contract. There were 21272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1458 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 261 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 47233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LNC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.0K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 1762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5887 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 684 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 3, 2024. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $66.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.8K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 31 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 449 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on May 10, 2024. This event was a transfer of 303 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 898 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 16 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $645.0 per contract. There were 331 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 296 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 136 contract(s) at a $116.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 81 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $249.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 11204 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Citi CEO Says We Will Be A Smaller Firm With Fewer People Involved, Will Manage Headcount Through Attrition

Citigroup CEO Fraser Says Decision To Exit Muni Business Was Due To Economics Not Being Viable Given Need To Increase Return; Bank Is Committed To Its Six Largest Retail Markets In The U.S. Including NYC; Retail Banking Is Important Feeder To Wealth Business; Citi Is Becoming Easier Place To Work And This Would Have Good Effect On Morale

Citi CEO Jane Fraser Expects Revenue Growth In Single Digits Going Forward; Says Bank Is Increasing Regulatory Reporting And Data Remediation Efforts This Year; Sees More Cautious Consumer In The Us, Spending Shifting From Credit To Debit; Says Consumer Delinquency Levels Are Above Pre-covid Levels Except For Mortgages

Ratings for Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Citigroup, revealing an average target of $74.25, a high estimate of $88.00, and a low estimate of $63.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $68.67, the current average has increased by 8.13%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714485641_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Citigroup. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Usdin</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saul Martinez</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Citigroup. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Citigroup compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Citigroup's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Citigroup's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Citigroup analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Citigroup</h2>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
<h3>Citigroup's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Citigroup's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 11.96% as of 31 March, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Citigroup's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.98%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Citigroup's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.79%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.14%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, Citigroup adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Citigroup Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (12 Ratings)

Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintains Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $87 to $86.

Price Target

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $86

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$354.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>751</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$177.8K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>659</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>255</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRAA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>369</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$106.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RILY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>197</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BHF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>814</td>
<td>146</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $354.0K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 12756 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 3, 2024. This event was a transfer of 225 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 3505 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3063 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1432 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1670 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 144 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 1435 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 751 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 627 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 508 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $177.8K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 10531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 659 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 263 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 2483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 255 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRAA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRAA#NASDAQ">PRAA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 240 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 369 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 240 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 193 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.1K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 2268 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RILY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RILY#NASDAQ">RILY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 52 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 197 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BHF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 109 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 814 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 146 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AMRK

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. - Common Stock

FUTU

PRAA

RILY

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Citigroup. Our analysis of options history for Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 75% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $4,538,400, and 10 were calls, valued at $631,131.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $50.0 to $75.0 for Citigroup during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Citigroup's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Citigroup's significant trades, within a strike price range of $50.0 to $75.0, over the past month.
<h3>Citigroup Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714399290_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$3.6M</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$938.4K</td>
<td>546</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
In light of the recent options history for Citigroup, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Citigroup</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 734,961, the price of C is up by 0.35%, reaching $62.88.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 74 days from now.</li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Citigroup with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With Citigroup

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KEY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/31/24</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AGNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>33.7K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRBG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$160.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>903</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KNSL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$109.3K</td>
<td>179</td>
<td>97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding KEY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on May 31, 2024. Parties traded 1650 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $16.0 per contract. There were 176 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11406 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 6000 contract(s) at a $39.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.0K, with a price of $13.0 per contract. There were 11646 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AGNC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 56 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 33727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6278 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 11732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRBG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBG#NYSE">CRBG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 759 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.8K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 2914 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2077 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 147 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 800 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.7K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 2093 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1299 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 266 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 36 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $1320.0 per contract. There were 1554 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 903 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KNSL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNSL#NYSE">KNSL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 19 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.3K, with a price of $5717.0 per contract. There were 179 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 97 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $81.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.2K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 190 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 630 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $1435.0 per contract. There were 277 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AFRM

AGNC

CRBG

KNSL

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>606</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$91.9K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>517</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RILY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$54.4K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KNSL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 85 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 593 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $47.0 per contract. There were 8521 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 26, 2024. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 1194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 267 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $1325.0 per contract. There were 1534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1699 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 322 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 4606 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 606 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 8 day(s) on May 3, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.9K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 517 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HSBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.5K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 2589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RILY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RILY#NASDAQ">RILY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 631 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.0K, with a price of $1350.0 per contract. There were 330 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 512 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 219 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.5K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 2038 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 121 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.4K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KNSL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNSL#NYSE">KNSL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $2240.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

HSBC

SOFI

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Citigroup. Our analysis of options history for Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 21% of traders were bullish, while 64% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $650,440, and 12 were calls, valued at $1,000,325.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $45.0 to $62.5 for Citigroup during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Citigroup's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Citigroup's whale trades within a strike price range from $45.0 to $62.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Citigroup Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713882642_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$622.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/31/24</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$177.0K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.73</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$128.3K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$123.7K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
<h3>Where Is Citigroup Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,725,253, the C's price is up by 1.82%, now at $62.06. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Citigroup with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Citigroup

WIIM

Shares of banking and financial services stocks are trading higher as stocks across sectors rebound following recent weakness.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>451</td>
<td>441</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$512.6K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td>96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FOUR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/24/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $39.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 7450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10427 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 1138 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 24624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4185 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 26, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 2081 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 3162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 26, 2024. This event was a transfer of 239 contract(s) at a $122.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on May 10, 2024. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 151 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $512.6K, with a price of $5340.0 per contract. There were 116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 96 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FOUR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 116 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $542.0 per contract. There were 53 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.3K, with a price of $2890.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on May 24, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $561.0 per contract. There were 75 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

FOUR

10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Management

Citigroup's Giacomo Ciampolini To Step Down After 8 Years

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with C, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for Citigroup.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $186,004, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $464,979.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $52.5 to $65.0 for Citigroup during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Citigroup's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Citigroup's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $52.5 to $65.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Citigroup Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713539837_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$92.1K</td>
<td>20.5K</td>
<td>282</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>24.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>13.4K</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>40.0K</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>51.2K</td>
<td>86</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Citigroup, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Citigroup</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,290,309, with C's price up by 1.35%, positioned at $59.11.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Citigroup options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$107.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>829</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>591</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>369</td>
<td>433</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>27.3K</td>
<td>418</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>270</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.7K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>228</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.1K, with a price of $3350.0 per contract. There were 1828 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1835 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1807 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.9K, with a price of $26.0 per contract. There were 2649 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1820 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBKR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 829 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 1184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 591 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 428 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $8450.0 per contract. There were 369 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 433 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 242 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $113.0 per contract. There were 27356 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 418 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $1085.0 per contract. There were 1025 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 270 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 274 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 1514 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 473 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.7K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 10994 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 274 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $788.0 per contract. There were 228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

IBKR

U.S. Bancorp&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/usb#NYSE">USB</a>) first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (excluding the impact of notable items) of 90 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. However, the bottom line declined 22.4% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s level.
Shares of USB have declined 3.90% in the pre-market trading despite better-than-anticipated earnings. A full day&#39;s trading will depict a better picture.
Results have benefited from higher fee income. Moreover, lower expenses during the quarter were commendable. However, a decline in net interest income (NII) and a rise in provision for credit losses were major headwinds.
Net income (GAAP basis) attributable to U.S. Bancorp was $1.32 billion, down 22.3% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s level.
<h3>Revenues &amp; Expenses Fall</h3>
Total revenues in the reported quarter were $6.69 billion, down 6.4% year over year. The top line also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a whisker.
The tax-equivalent NII totaled $4.02 billion, down 14% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates on deposit mix and pricing, partially offset by higher rates on earning assets.
The net interest margin of 2.70% shrunk 40 basis points year over year.
Non-interest income grew 7.7% year over year to $2.7 billion. The uptick was driven by an increase in almost all fee income components except corporate payment products revenue, service charges and other income.
Non-interest expenses declined 2.1% year over year to $4.46 billion. The fall was due to a decrease in almost all cost components except for costs related to compensation and employee benefits, marketing and business development, technology and communications and notable items.
The efficiency ratio was 66.4%, higher than the year-ago quarter&#39;s figure of 63.2%. A rise in the ratio indicates a deterioration in profitability.
Average total loans declined marginally to $371.07 billion from the previous quarter. Average total deposits increased marginally from the previous quarter&#39;s level to $503.06 billion.
<h3>Credit Quality Worsens</h3>
Total allowance for credit losses was $7.9 billion, up 5.1% year over year. As of Mar 31, 2024, U.S. Bancorp&#39;s non-performing assets amounted to $1.79 billion, up 51.2% from the year-ago period&#39;s level.
Moreover, net charge-offs were $488 million, up from $373 million in the year-ago quarter. The provision for credit losses in the reported quarter was $553 million, up 29.5% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s level.
<h3>Capital Ratios Improve</h3>
The Tier 1 capital ratio was 11.6% as of Mar 31, 2024, up from 10% in the prior-year quarter. The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio under the Basel III standardized approach was 10% as of Mar 31, 2024, up from 8.5% in the year-ago quarter.
The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 5.2%, up from the prior-year quarter&#39;s 4.8%.
<h3>Our Take</h3>
U.S. Bancorp&#39;s solid business model and diverse revenue streams are likely to keep aiding its financials in the upcoming period. Further, the company has been growing through strategic acquisitions. However, any further rise in expenses and provisions may weigh on its bottom line in the near term.
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<h3>U.S. Bancorp Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/USB/price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart?icid=chart-USB-price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart"><img alt="U.S. Bancorp Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/34/1713362132.png" style="height:265px; width:577px" title="" /> </a>
U.S. Bancorp price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | U.S. Bancorp Quote
</div>
U.S. Bancorp currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h3>Performance of Other Major Banks</h3>
Wells Fargo &amp; Company&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wfc#NYSE">WFC</a>) first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $1.26 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10. The adjusted figure excludes the impacts of expenses from the FDIC special assessment. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported earnings per share of $1.23.
Results have benefited from higher non-interest income. An improvement in capital ratios and a decline in provisions were other positives. However, the decrease in NII and loan balances and an increase in expenses were the undermining factors for WFC.
Citigroup Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/c#NYSE">C</a>) first-quarter 2024 net income from continuing operations per share of $1.58 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13. However, the metric declined 28% from the year-ago quarter.
However, C witnessed declines in total loans and deposits in the quarter. Also, a decline in revenues and deteriorating credit quality are near-term woes.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2257042/u-s-bancorp-s-usb-q1-earnings-beat-estimates-provisions-rise?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_article-2257042">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

U.S. Bancorp's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Provisions Rise

As the U.S. financial sector grapples with recent earnings releases, investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">reactions have been mixed</a>. 
Some stocks are witnessing declines. Others are posting gains. See below.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banks Q1 Earnings Reports And Market Reactions, So Far</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Ticker</td>
<td>Mkt Cap ($ mn)</td>
<td>Price ($)</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>JPMorgan Price Target </td>
<td>End Date</td>
<td>Q1 Earnings Date</td>
<td>EPS</td>
<td>Revenue</td>
<td>Stock Reaction (since earnings) as of April 18, 2:40 PM ET</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citigroup Inc.</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>119,590.80</td>
<td>62.84</td>
<td>N</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 12</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>-4.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>206,396.90</td>
<td>57.35</td>
<td>N</td>
<td>59</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 12</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>-0.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of America</td>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>294,502.20</td>
<td>37.3</td>
<td>OW</td>
<td>39.5</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 16</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>2.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC Financial</td>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>63,173.54</td>
<td>157.54</td>
<td>OW</td>
<td>163.5</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 16</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>Miss</td>
<td>-0.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citizens Financial Group</td>
<td>CFG</td>
<td>16,343.29</td>
<td>35.04</td>
<td>N</td>
<td>36.5</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 17</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>Miss</td>
<td>2.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U.S. Bancorp</td>
<td>USB</td>
<td>67,352.34</td>
<td>43.23</td>
<td>OW</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 17</td>
<td>Beat</td>
<td>Miss</td>
<td>-3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fifth Third Bancorp</td>
<td>FITB</td>
<td>24,506.88</td>
<td>35.98</td>
<td>N</td>
<td>37.5</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 19</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Regions Financial</td>
<td>RF</td>
<td>18,812.64</td>
<td>20.36</td>
<td>N</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 19</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Truist Financial Corp</td>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>50,535.52</td>
<td>37.89</td>
<td>N</td>
<td>39.5</td>
<td>Dec-24</td>
<td>Apr 22</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">US Banks Q1 2024 Earnings</figcaption></figure>
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) reported earnings on April 12. Both firms beat EPS and revenue estimates. 
Citi stock is down 4.46% while Wells Fargo&#8217;s stock is down 0.11% since April 12.
Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) reported a beat on both metrics; PNC Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) fell short of consensus estimates on revenue. BAC stock is up 2.43% since then, but PNC is down 0.79%.
Then there&#8217;s Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>). The firm reported a beat on EPS but a miss on revenue on Wednesday. Citizens stock was trading up 2.76% during day trading on Wednesday by 2.40 PM ET. 
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) reported a beat on EPS, but a miss on revenue. The firm&#8217;s stock was trading down by more than 3.3% at last check Wednesday, trading at $39.62 a share.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Macroeconomic Concerns </h2>
With the Fed delaying the rate cut decision, market sentiment towards banks and bank stocks appears muted, despite earnings beats. 
The SPDR Financial Select Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) has experienced a 1.17% decline since then (April 12), reflecting the market&#8217;s subdued sentiment. 
Regional banks, represented by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), have also dipped by 1.66% over these past 5 days. 
Upcoming earnings reports include:
<ul>
<li>Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>), Friday, April 19.</li>
<li>Regions Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) also April 19</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), Monday, April 22</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Lies Ahead For Banks In 2024?</h2>
JPMorgan Chase anticipates a challenging quarter for banks. The firm&#8217;s analysts project a further decline in net interest income by approximately 3.6%; weak loan performance is expected to decrease by 0.8% quarter-over-quarter.
Moving forward, banks&#8217; ability to reduce deposit costs in response to potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, will be critical, notes JPMorgan, drawing attention to the ongoing competition posed by U.S. money market mutual funds.
Particularly during periods of rate adjustments, these tend to influence banks&#8217; deposit pricing strategies. 
Moreover, JPMorgan notes that retail segment deposits are expected to exhibit lower betas to rate cuts, with retail deposits comprising a significant portion of banks&#8217; total deposits. 
Notably, Citizens, Regions, Wells Fargo, and Truist have relatively higher shares of retail deposits, albeit with nuances in their compositions. 
Citi stands out with a smaller proportion of U.S. retail deposits but holds a larger volume of overseas deposits, characterized by lower deposit betas compared to the US market.
More on this aspect, covered here: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38074736/big-banks-to-report-q1-earnings-analyst-prefers-bank-of-america-citi-likely-to-lag?utm_source=InvestingUK&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=TopStories">Big Banks To Report Q1 Earnings: Analyst Prefers Bank Of America, &#8216;Citi Likely To Lag&#8217;</a>
For investors, the key lies in selective stock picking, favoring well-capitalized banks with robust reserves and reduced exposure to commercial real estate. The upcoming reports will provide valuable cues for investors navigating the financial landscape in the months ahead.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38280369/financial-stocks-fall-after-earnings-major-banks-notch-4-day-losing-streak-regional-banks-hit-lowes">Financial Stocks Fall After Earnings, Major Banks Notch 4-Day Losing Streak: Regional Banks Hit Lowest Level Since Late 2023</a>
Image: Midjourney

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in C usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Citigroup. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $1,540,187, and 7 are calls, amounting to $360,336.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $70.0 for Citigroup, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Citigroup's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Citigroup's whale activity within a strike price range from $50.0 to $70.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Citigroup 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713367900_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$655.0K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.46</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$346.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$280.0K</td>
<td>28.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$100.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$9.18</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$91.9K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
<h3>Where Is Citigroup Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,584,825, the price of C is up by 2.1%, reaching $58.22.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 86 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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